Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology

Overview

This course aims to produce psychologists who have the necessary academic and practical foundations, skills and experience to become competent clinicians grounded in the scientist-practitioner tradition. This is achieved through the provision of specialist training in clinical neuropsychological assessment, research and intervention skills.

Course Details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time only
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: For information regarding course contact hours and requirements refer to relevant details in the UWA Handbook.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 01890
• CRICOS code: E
• Full time/part time duration: 4 years

Admission Requirements

• Eligibility: To be eligible to apply, you need to:
  • have obtained an APAC-accredited honours degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, with a mark of IIA or higher, and
  • find a PhD supervisor who is an academic staff member of the School of Psychological Science who agrees to supervise you if you are offered a place in program, and agree on a basic outline of the research project you will undertake.
• Provisional Registration: Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• English Language Competency: For entry into this program, applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025): $46,700.00
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Career Pathways

• Career Opportunities: This course will prepare you for opportunities in research and academic settings, as well as clinical work as a Neuropsychologist.
• Graduate Outcomes: Our graduates have gone on to practice in clinical neuropsychology and pursue research at high levels.

Inherent Requirements

• Communication: Students require strong communication skills, such as understanding and responding to nonverbal and verbal communication accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Emotional and Behavioural: The regulation of emotions and behaviours is needed to function effectively and competently in the course.
• Cognitive: Cognitive skills must be demonstrated to undertake these courses---which integrate science and practice---and to engage in safe and competent practice in the discipline.
• Relational: These courses require students to form and maintain healthy working relationships with a wide range of clients, peers, and other professionals.
• Sustained Performance: The courses require reliable and sustained physical and mental functioning.

Application Information

• Frequently Asked Questions: Refer to the FAQs section for information on eligibility criteria, application process, and more.
• Application Checklist: Before submitting your application, make sure to go through the checklist to ensure your application is eligible for submission.

Course Accreditation

• Accreditation: The Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890/54590) is a packaged level 3 and 4 program accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
• Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and pursue endorsement in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology after completion of the Psychology Board of Australia's Registrar Program.